 
Fort
Aguada & Candolim
Fort Aguada was once one of the main bastions commanding the
entrance into the Mandovi river. Built by the Portuguese in
1612, with a church, the new lighthouse (which can be visited
during specified hours 4 to 530 pm, barracks (Aguda Jail) along
the beachside (Sinquerim beach lies below the fort) - Its worth
visiting. With facilities for water sports, including parasailing
and jet skis at the southern end of the sinquerim Beach, its
a terrific travelmasti sojourn.
Lying north of Fort Aguda are the twin beaches of Calangute and Condolim. The Candolim beach is much quieter in comparison to Singuerim and Calangute. The sandy stretch here is scattered with dozens of hotels and loading houses. One can enjoy evenings on the beachfront in makeshift bars and restaurants made from wood and palm leaves.
Accommodation
Luxury / Top End
Mid Range
- Aguada Holiday Resort
- Casa Sea Shell
- Pel Avel
- Aldea Santa Rita
Budget Cheaper Options
- Hotel Ave Maria
- Manuel Guest House
- Tropicano Beach Resort
- Moonlight
Food
Apart from backside restaurants and the ones attached with most of the hotels, there are few more options
Coconut Inn : An open air , upmarket place
Sea Shell Inn : Known for its seafood and sizzles
Banyan Tree : Location, Taj Holiday Village, serves Thai and Chinese dishes.
Access
Roadways connectivity from Panaji is there. Buses run between Panaji and Calangute, via Sinquerim.
A prepaid taxi from Dabalim, the nearest airport costs around RS 500.
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